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chodadog · 12-10-2002, 09:40 AM

It's been a long time since i've seen snow, but i never did ski or snowboard or anything, but it's something i'd love to try.

What am i doing this season? Well, it's summer here, and it's ridiculously hot. I'm trying to move as little as possible. haha.

Tipsy · 12-10-2002, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by Cheshire
I never even saw snow falling from the sky until last year. Now I find myself shopping for a snowboard/bindings/boots, and choking on the prospective $600 investment (not even including lift tickets).

[color=lt.blue]But I have no choice.[/color]

I've been captivated by the frosty zen that is a snowdrenched mountainside. The crunch of snow packing underfoot, crystal breath hovering before my face seconds before carving heelside down a slope. I've tasted the Ambrosia, and I need an IV.

Do you know what I mean?

I want to experience so much more of the frosty outdoors. It's like there's an entire heart-pounding life that I've been missing out on, and I'm ready to strap in.

What will you be doing this season?
What sports rock the fiber of your soul?

I went last year and the above sums it up perfectly. Not only do I now HAVE TO go as often as possible we are now going to move to be near a mountain. How I wish I'd found this 15 years ago.

Cheshire · 12-10-2002, 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by MikeEP
No way.

As far as which is easier to "pick up" if you talking about a surfing a long board, maybe. Hell, anyone can jump on a long board and rides the waves the first day they try. It's like standing on a boat in the water...nothing to it.

Yes Longboard ~ and I apologize for not putting 'IMO' or 'IME' before my statement.

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Originally posted by MikeEP
As far as "wiping out," between snowboarding and surfing, they can't be compared. From surfing, I've had stiches everwhere from rocks and coral, numerous near drowning experiences, crushed by waves, and tons others.
From snowboarding, broken bones, etc, etc.

Both hurt just as equal.
Keep this in mind. I would rather have a hard fall on the snow anyday then to EVER experience what's it like to nearly drown. Especially knowing that once you pop your head out of the water in exhaustion to take a breath, another monster wave is on it's way to push you back under..then another, then another.

Been there.

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Originally posted by MikeEP

I been snowboaring for about 10 years myself, and as much as I love both rides with a passion, i still haven't found anything that compares to shredding the waves.

Most people will swear by snowboarding, but then again, most people have never has them themselves inside a wave curl, completely surrounded by water, seeing the end of the tunnel 10-15 feet in front of you, looking down to see the fish below your fins and the coral, while dragging your hand in the wave beside you to slow yourself down......never wanting to leave.

It's a place and a time that is seriously uncomparable to anything...

I have not been there yet.

DrGuile · 12-10-2002, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by TeenGodFather
I hate winter. It's cold, and dark.

I second that, fuck winter!

come to Montreal in Febuary and you will be "fixed" for ever.

Doctor Dre · 12-10-2002, 10:32 AM

I'm doing both ski and snowboard . I ski very very very well but for snowboard it'S another story

But i still can't wait till i hit whistler in 3 weeks :D

Smegma · 12-10-2002, 10:34 AM

Yeah. (ehhem).. Ultimate Fighting (ehhem).. small hobby a took up last year... not much for a big MUSCULAR guy like myself to do except pummel others to a bloody heap of torn flesh and broken bones.

I can't believe no one said it yet...

Beastiepoo · 12-11-2002, 09:40 AM

Here Cheshire - I was bored while uploading so I made this just for you.

A bit of fun

Cheshire · 12-11-2002, 09:56 AM

Hahaha!
Yes, I'm a good girl with an extra big dildo

And I just got invited to hit Whistler with my brother for Spring break.

cubedooo · 12-11-2002, 11:58 AM

THERE IS NO FUCKIN SNOW IN THE STATES! WHERE TO GO?

And don't tell me about some pussy ass 25in base you have, where is it?

There isn't shit up here in the NorthWest.....3 years ago we had record snow falls.....200 in base everywhere

Cheshire · 12-11-2002, 12:01 PM

um, okay.

I went to North Lake Tahoe.

cubedooo · 12-11-2002, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by Cheshire
um, okay.

I went to North Lake Tahoe.

Don' try to BS girl, you know for a fact that Tahoes conditions right now suck.... Usually by December the conditions at Tahoe are rediculous..... Check it out, a 35in base is as big as it gets there.....

http://apps.tahoe.com/snow/

Cheshire · 12-11-2002, 12:23 PM

um, okay.

I WENT to North Lake Tahoe.

bitch

cubedooo · 12-11-2002, 12:27 PM

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Originally posted by Cheshire
um, okay.

I WENT to North Lake Tahoe.

bitch

Slow your roll girl.... I'm not sayin you didn't go, Im just sayin the conditions suck compared to average up there....

Ohh yeah, you just started going so u wouldn't know

I'm just teasin.... We need to go and tear it up, Ive been at it since 95. Maybe I can give you some tips....

By the way thanks for the tips on SF...

Cheshire · 12-11-2002, 10:09 PM

Who's got opinions on a good 153-155 board?

snowpimp · 12-11-2002, 11:36 PM

depends on what you want to do with your board,

for carving, you want medium sidecut and something relatively long (more side cut means you can really lean in and rip some curves, less means you'll go faster but won't turn on a dime) also a good amount of camber is good here so you can really get an edge. if you set the board flat on the ground, a board with high camber will stick up in the middle about 1/4 inch. a dead board wont' stick up at all.

for the pipe or tricks, you'll want something that's totally bi-directional, not too much sidecut or camber and good cross-flexibility

for powder, you'll want something really wide, the rest doesn't really matter, except to make sure you can set your stance back just a little bit and you want a nose that sticks up high in the air

no matter what, a good solid base is important for speed and durability and i recommend buying a board that feels light so your legs don't get too tired

obviously i'm a carver, but i recommend something in the middle. mid side cut, average camber, pretty wide, medium nose and bi-directional. this way, you'll be happy no matter what the conditions. as for the company, they're all pretty good so whatever fits your budget and makes you look good!

here's a sample board you might like
http://www.burton.com/gear/pr_boards.asp?productID=164

here's a couple place to start shopping
http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Ec...ng/Snowboards/

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12-10-2002, 09:40 AM	#51
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	It's been a long time since i've seen snow, but i never did ski or snowboard or anything, but it's something i'd love to try. What am i doing this season? Well, it's summer here, and it's ridiculously hot. I'm trying to move as little as possible. haha.

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Doctor Dre Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 51,692	I'm doing both ski and snowboard . I ski very very very well but for snowboard it'S another story But i still can't wait till i hit whistler in 3 weeks :D

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Smegma Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,751	Yeah. (ehhem).. Ultimate Fighting (ehhem).. small hobby a took up last year... not much for a big MUSCULAR guy like myself to do except pummel others to a bloody heap of torn flesh and broken bones. I can't believe no one said it yet...

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12-11-2002, 11:36 PM	#65
snowpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 1,099	depends on what you want to do with your board, for carving, you want medium sidecut and something relatively long (more side cut means you can really lean in and rip some curves, less means you'll go faster but won't turn on a dime) also a good amount of camber is good here so you can really get an edge. if you set the board flat on the ground, a board with high camber will stick up in the middle about 1/4 inch. a dead board wont' stick up at all. for the pipe or tricks, you'll want something that's totally bi-directional, not too much sidecut or camber and good cross-flexibility for powder, you'll want something really wide, the rest doesn't really matter, except to make sure you can set your stance back just a little bit and you want a nose that sticks up high in the air no matter what, a good solid base is important for speed and durability and i recommend buying a board that feels light so your legs don't get too tired obviously i'm a carver, but i recommend something in the middle. mid side cut, average camber, pretty wide, medium nose and bi-directional. this way, you'll be happy no matter what the conditions. as for the company, they're all pretty good so whatever fits your budget and makes you look good! here's a sample board you might like http://www.burton.com/gear/pr_boards.asp?productID=164 here's a couple place to start shopping http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Ec...ng/Snowboards/ __________________ HIGH QUALITY ADULT AND NON-ADULT DESIGN/MARKETING WORK SINCE 1997!! Yan - ICQ # 4790444 - Phone: 530-544-7058 SIGNS, GRAPHICS & PRINTING ~ NETWORKING AND IT SERVICES